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Living in Baldwin's Gate: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Baldwin's Gate comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Baldwin's Gate most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Baldwin's Gate places 5th of 6 in the ST5 postcode district. The ST5 district averages 62/100, putting Baldwin's Gate 23 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Baldwin's Gate sits 35 points above the ST5 district figure of 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST5 postcode district.

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Baldwin's Gate scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Three Mile Lane 31 crimes
  2. 2 Anchor Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Whitmore Road 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.463 · PM2.5 5.943 · PM10 9.873 µg/m³
76
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital4.3 mi
Leighton Hospital12.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryKeele Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,875 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed0.9%Retired29.6%Student4.1%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Stoke-on-Trent 6.1 mi
Longport 6.7 mi
Stone 7.3 mi
J15 M6 3.4 mi
J15 M6 3.4 mi
J16 M6 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Baldwin's Gate in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Madeley Park 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baldwin's Gate a nice place to live?

Baldwin's Gate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baldwin's Gate is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Baldwin's Gate?

Baldwin's Gate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baldwin's Gate?

Among the top-rated schools in Baldwin's Gate is Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Baldwin's Gate in total.

Baldwin's Gate in context

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Postcode districts in Baldwin's Gate

ST5 62 ⇄

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